Tag #Safety Precautions

What immediate actions can travelers take to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in unfamiliar lodging?

Carbon monoxide poisoning has caused the deaths of several American tourists abroad recently, highlighting the dangers of exposure in unfamiliar environments. In March, 14-year-old Miller Gardner died in Costa Rica, and three women died in Belize in February, both from carbon monoxide poisoning. These deaths underscore the need for travelers to take extra precautions to prevent exposure, particularly given that carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.